Make Up Your Life: Every Woman's Guide to the Power of Makeup [Hardcover]

Victoria Jackson (Author), QVC Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

The mega-star of the home-shopping industry, Victoria Jackson considers herself a "goodwill makeup ambassador" -- and it's easy to television stations and cable outlets, featured such prominent personalities as Ali MacGraw, Meredith Baxter, and Lisa Hartman Black, and earned her a loyal fan base. Now, Jackson's new multimillion-dollar infomercial promises to skyrocket sales of her hot new book, Make Up Your Life. Brimming with before-and-after photos of celebrities, models, and everyday people, this step-by-step makeover guide, which combines inspirational advice with practical makeup tips, promises to help every woman look better, feel better, and accomplish more.

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About the Author

A Hollywood makeup artist for thirteen years, Victoria Jackson is now chairman of the board of Victoria Jackson Cosmetics, lnc. Victoria lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Bill, and their three children: Evan, Alexandra, and Jackson.

Andrea Cagan is a freelance writer who has worked with many celebrities, including Magic Johnson, Diana Ross, Grace Slick, and Marianne Williamson. Of the six books she has brought to the bestseller list, four have hit number one. She lives in Los Angeles and is currently writing her first novel.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; 1st edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060196394
• ISBN-13: 978-0060196394
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,830,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Informative, April 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Make Up Your Life: Every Woman's Guide to the Power of Makeup (Hardcover)

An entertaining book full of fun and informative tips for makeup and lifestyle. Loved the before and after shots and the step by step instructions for makeup application and facial contouring. After 35 years I have finally learn't how to shape my eyebrows to suit my face.....that was well worth the price of the book. The great thing about this book is that is not just about makeup, it is about selfworth and being kind to yourself. Not just about outer beauty but about letting the inner beauty shine through.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, basic advice for REAL women, April 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Make Up Your Life: Every Woman's Guide to the Power of Makeup (Hardcover)

There is a lot of information available today in magazines and books on makeup and beauty - but too often it assumes you are already beautiful, or want to be on (or beyond) the cutting edge. Victoria Jackson's book helps you focus on the basics of using make-up to enhance YOUR looks. Before & after photos of real women across a range of ages and skin tones present her techniques. I LOVED the techniques for the 2 minute, 5 minute and 10 minute face (with photos). The book is easy to read and clearly printed. Each chapter is devoted to one aspect - eyes, lips...and closes with line drawings and a step-by-step review. The only thing that would have improved the book for me is if the photos didn't jump from no make-up to complete make-up; I would have liked to see the steps in photos, as well as in text. Overall, I'm happy I bought the book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just makeup - it's life, January 17, 2003

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Popsicle MontClair (AB, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make Up Your Life: Every Woman's Guide to the Power of Makeup (Hardcover)

When I first saw this book, I didn't think I'd appreciate it because I already had a step-by-step makeup book and another would just be an extra. However, I was very wrong: not only is this book extremely extensive, including topics about kodak moments, hair, fitness, self-esteem etc., but it had the most amazing makeup tips! I thought I heard everything and had mastered the art of makeup application, but apparantly I hadn't. I always drag this book around with me because Victoria Jackson is *so* inspiring, and has tips for everything. EVERYTHING. It's not just makeup, it's about "making up" your LIFE. Plus, it's just a gorgeous book with great photography. If you're gonna own only one makeup book, this should be it.